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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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