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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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