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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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