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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education