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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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