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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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