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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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