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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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