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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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