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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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