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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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