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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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