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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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