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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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