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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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