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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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