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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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