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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education