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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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