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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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