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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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