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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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