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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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