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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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