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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs 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 issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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