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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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