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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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