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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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