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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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