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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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