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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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