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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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