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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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