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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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