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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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