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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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