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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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