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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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