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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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