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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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