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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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