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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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