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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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