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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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