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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with 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 we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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