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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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