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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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