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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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