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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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