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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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