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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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