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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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