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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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