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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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