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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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