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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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