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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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