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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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