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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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