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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 attrition?

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