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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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