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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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