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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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