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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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