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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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