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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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