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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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