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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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