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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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