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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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