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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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