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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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