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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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