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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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