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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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