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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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