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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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