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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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