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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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