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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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