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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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