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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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