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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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