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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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