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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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