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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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