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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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