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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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