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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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