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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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