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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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