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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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