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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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