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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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