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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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