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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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