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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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