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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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