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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. 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 teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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