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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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