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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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