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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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