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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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