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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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