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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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