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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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