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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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