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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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