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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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