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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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