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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)