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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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