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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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