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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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