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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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