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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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