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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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