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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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