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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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