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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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