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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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