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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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