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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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