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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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