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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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