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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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