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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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