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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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