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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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