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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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