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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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