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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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