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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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