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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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