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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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