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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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