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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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