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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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 several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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