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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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