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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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