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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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