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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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