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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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