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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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