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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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