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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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