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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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