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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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