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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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