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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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