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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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