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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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