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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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