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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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