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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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