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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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