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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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