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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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