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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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