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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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