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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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