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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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