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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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