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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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