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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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