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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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