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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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