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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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