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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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