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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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