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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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