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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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