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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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