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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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