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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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