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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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