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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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