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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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