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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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