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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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