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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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