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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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