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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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