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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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