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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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