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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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