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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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