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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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