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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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