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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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