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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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