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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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