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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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