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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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