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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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