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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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