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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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