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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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