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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)