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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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