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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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