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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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