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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. 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 participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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