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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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