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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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