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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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