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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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