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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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