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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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