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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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