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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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