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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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