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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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