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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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