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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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