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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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