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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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