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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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