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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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