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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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