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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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