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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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