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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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