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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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