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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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