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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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