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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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