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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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