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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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