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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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