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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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