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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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