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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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