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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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