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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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