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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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