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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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