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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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