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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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