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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that 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 assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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