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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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