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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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