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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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