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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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