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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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