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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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