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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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