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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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