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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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