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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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