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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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