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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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