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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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