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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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