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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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