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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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