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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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