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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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