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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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