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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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