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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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