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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free 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 several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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