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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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