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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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