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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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