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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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