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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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