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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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