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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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