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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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