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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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