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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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