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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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