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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not 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 having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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