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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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