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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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