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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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