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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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