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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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