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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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