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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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