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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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