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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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