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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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