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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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