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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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