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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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