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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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