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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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