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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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