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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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