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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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