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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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