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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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