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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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