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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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