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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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