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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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