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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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