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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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