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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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