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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced 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 participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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