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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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