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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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