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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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