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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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