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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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