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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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