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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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