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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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