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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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