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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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