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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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