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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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