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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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