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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today 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 we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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