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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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