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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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