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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually 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 online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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