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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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