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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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