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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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