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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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