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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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