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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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