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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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