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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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