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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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