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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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