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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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