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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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