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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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