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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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