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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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