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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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