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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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