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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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