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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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