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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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