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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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