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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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