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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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