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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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