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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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