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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not 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 elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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