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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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