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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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