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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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