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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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