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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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