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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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