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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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