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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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