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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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