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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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