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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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