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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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