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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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