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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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