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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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