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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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