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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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