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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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