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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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