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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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