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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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