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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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