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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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