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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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