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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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