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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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