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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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