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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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