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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education