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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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