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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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