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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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