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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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