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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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