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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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