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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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