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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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