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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. 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 certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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