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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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