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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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