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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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