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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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