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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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