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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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