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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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