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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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