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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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