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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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