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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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