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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC 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 manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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