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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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