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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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