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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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