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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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