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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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