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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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