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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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