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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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