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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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