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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free 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 variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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