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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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