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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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