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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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