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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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