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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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