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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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