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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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