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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free 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 several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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