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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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