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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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