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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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