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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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