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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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