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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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