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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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