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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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