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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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