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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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