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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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