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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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