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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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