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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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