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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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