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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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