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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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