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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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