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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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