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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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