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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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