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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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