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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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