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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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