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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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