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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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