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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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