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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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