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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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