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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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