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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? 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 motivation and high learner attrition?

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