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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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