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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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