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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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