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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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