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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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