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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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