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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)