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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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