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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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