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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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