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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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