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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College 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 handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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