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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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