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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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