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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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