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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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