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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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