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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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