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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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