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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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