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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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