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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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