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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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