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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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