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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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