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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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