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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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