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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are 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 variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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