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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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