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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are 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 many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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