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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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