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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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