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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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