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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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