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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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