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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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