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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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