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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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