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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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