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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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