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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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