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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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