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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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