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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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