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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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