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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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