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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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