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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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