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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources