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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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