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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States 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 we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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