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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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