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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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