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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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