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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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