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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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