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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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