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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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