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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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