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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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