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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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