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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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