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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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