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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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