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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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