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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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