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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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