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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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